Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

By Dave Ashton Feb 7 2017 - 6:05am

Hyundai Motor Unveils The 2018 Santa Fe Giving The Exterior Some Straight Lines and Curves

Hyundai Motor announced the release of a new 2018 Santa Fe sports for 2018. What to expect from its exterior and what changes have been done on the 2018 Santa Fe.

Audi's A5/S5 has been named one of the 10 finalists for the World Car of the Year Award.

By Marc Stern Feb 7 2017 - 12:06am

9 VW Offerings Highlight World Car Of The Year Awards Finals

Volkswagen had some great news last week. Nine of its vehicles have been named finalists in the World Car of the Year Awards that will be announced at the New York International Auto Show in April.

By Armen Hareyan Feb 6 2017 - 4:16pm

Tesla Model 3 vs Chevy Bolt vs Nissan LEAF: Their Advantages and Weaknesses

What do you think are the advantages of Tesla Model 3, Chevy Bolt and the New Nissan LEAF? What are each strength and weaknesses? This was the question I asked in Electric Cars group on Facebook and received some very interesting replies.

By Will Maley Feb 6 2017 - 3:45pm

The Great Jaguar Land Rover Engine Robbery

Jaguar Land Rover finds themselves the victim of a massive engine heist.

VW faces first major corporate suit in Germany

By Marc Stern Feb 6 2017 - 1:37pm

VW Face First Major German Corporate Suit In Emissions Scandal

Volkswagen faces its first major corporate suit in Europe over claims that it made to convince a firm to lease 500 diesels.

By Patrick Rall Feb 6 2017 - 1:10pm

The Jeep Wrangler Gets Even More Capable with the Rubicon Recon

The Jeep Wrangler is already the most off-road capable production vehicle in America, but with the introduction of the new Rubicon Recon Edition package – the Wrangler becomes even more capable of dealing with the roughest driving conditions.

By Steve Meyer Feb 6 2017 - 11:54am

Ford Mustang GT, a Muscle Car or Luxury Car?

At just 16 years old, my first car was a 68' Ford Mustang. I loved every bit of that car. The V8 engine, the styling of the exterior, the sleek, black interior and the attention to detail that the designers put into every square inch of it still stands out to me today. Sure, the car’s interior was spartan by today's standards, but it looked the part - black on black - a truly classic look.

By Patrick Rall Feb 6 2017 - 11:50am

Ford Might be Working on a New 2018 Bullitt Mustang

A video posted on the official YouTube account of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shows what certainly looks like the 2018 Ford Mustang in Bullitt trim – possibly setting up a special 50th anniversary package of the first Bullitt Mustang.

By Dave Ashton Feb 6 2017 - 8:58am

What Would Make The 2017 Hyundai Elantra Be Car of The Year

Hyundai have big plans for expanding their range in 2017, with the Elantra possibly coming in as one of the contenders for car of the year.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Rallye Perce-Neige results, ARA Championship

By Denis Flierl Feb 6 2017 - 8:14am

Subaru USA’s WRX STIs Score 1-2 at Rallye Perce-Neige; What happened to L’Estage?

SRT USA’s Subaru WRX STIs finished 1-2 overall at the Rallye Perce-Neige this weekend. What happened to Canada’s L’Estage?

2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier

By Denis Flierl Feb 6 2017 - 7:49am

Nissan Frontier Sales Take a Big Slide; Is it in Anticipation of a Remodel?

The 2017 Nissan Frontier sales dropped like a rock to start the year. Why does Frontier take a slide down?

By Denis Flierl Feb 5 2017 - 8:24am

Why Subaru uses “Wimpy” Cartoon Character on Japan TV; Is it Working?

Subaru announces “Wimpy Pedal New Generation" to market their sports tourer. Why does Subaru use a cartoon character on Tokyo TV?

By Denis Flierl Feb 4 2017 - 12:19pm

2017 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD Review; Why it’s Aptly Named

The Nissan Armada is large and is aptly named after the massive Spanish Armada ship that sailed in 1588.

By Will Maley Feb 4 2017 - 11:22am

The Curious Case Of Kia Not Mentioning 'Hybrid' With the Niro

If you have checked out the marketing campaign for the Kia Niro, you may have noticed there is something missing.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Scott Speed, Volkswagen, Tanner Foust

By Denis Flierl Feb 4 2017 - 7:37am

New Subaru WRX STI GRC Spotted Testing in Japan by STI

Chris Atkinson’s Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross car has been seen testing in Japan. How serious is Subaru about winning?

Porsche, the luxury performance division of Volkswagen, reported record sales in January.

By Marc Stern Feb 4 2017 - 12:24am

Porsche Has Strongest Sales Month In January

Porsche, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, reported a record sales month in January. Sales bumped up more than 5 percent in January 2017.

Can Any EV Top the Toyota Prius Prime in Safety?

By John Goreham Feb 3 2017 - 3:39pm

Can Any EV Top The 2017 Prius Prime's Safety Scores?

The 2017 Prius Prime outscores Tesla and BMW on safety, but one model may challenge the Toyota.

By Dave Ashton Feb 3 2017 - 9:02am

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Will Put The Company Back On The Map

The 2018 Elantra GT will be making its debut at the Chicago Auto Show next week, which hopes to be the start of Hyundai getting back on top for 2017.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

By Denis Flierl Feb 3 2017 - 8:32am

The Millennial-Focused Impreza Just Launched and it’s Already Changing Subaru’s Landscape

The newly released and redesigned 2017 Subaru Impreza just launched and it’s already changing Subaru’s landscape. What happened in January?

By Denis Flierl Feb 3 2017 - 8:10am

2018 Subaru Legacy Gets More than a Refresh; Here's 25 New Improvements

The 2018 Subaru Legacy gets more than a refresh. Check out the 25 new improvements here.

Volkswagen's diesel buy back program may have an intended consequence, it may keep the seven-year sales rebound alive.

By Marc Stern Feb 3 2017 - 1:19am

Could VW Buy Back Program Be Today’s “Cash-for-Clunkers” Success?

With industry-wide car sales slowing a bit, Volkswagen's diesel repurchase program may prove the law of unintended consequences. It was instituted to get cheating diesel vehicles off the road and in doing so it may also keep the sales recovery going.

By Will Maley Feb 2 2017 - 3:11pm

Range Rover Reborn Brings Back the Original Model

Do you ever find yourself wishing that you had an all-new classic Range Rover? Land Rover has some very good news for you.

By Patrick Rall Feb 2 2017 - 1:24pm

Build Your 2017 Dodge Challenger with All-Wheel Drive Online Now

If you have been waiting to build and price the new 2017 Dodge Challenger GT on Dodge.com, your time has come, as the first ever all-wheel drive muscle coupe has joined the rest of the trim lines in the “Build Your Own” section.

By Parks McCants Feb 2 2017 - 1:10pm

Acura RDX carries premium compact sales momentum into 2017

With light trucks driving sales for Honda’s premium car brand, RDX, Acura’s 2-row crossover brings in the new year with a 3.2% sales uptick for the first month in 2017. We look to the numbers.

By Patrick Rall Feb 2 2017 - 12:56pm

The Hennessey HPE750 Camaro ZL1 Lays Down 661/695 (Video)

We frequently highlight new high performance packages from tuning companies for vehicles like the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 but today, we bring you a video showing the Hennessey HPE750 tuning package in action on the dyno – lifting the output of the supercharged Camaro to 661 rear wheel horsepower and 695lb-ft of torque.

By Patrick Rall Feb 2 2017 - 11:30am

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT Should Pack at Least 455hp

Ford Motor Company has announced that the refreshed 2018 Mustang GT will have a revamped 5.0L V8 with more horsepower and more torque and while they haven’t said just how much more, I expect figures of at least 455 horsepower – if not more.

By John Goreham Feb 2 2017 - 9:34am

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Outsells Tesla Models, Chevy Bolt, Leaf, i3, Other EVs

The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle outsold all but one EV in January in the U.S. market.

By Denis Flierl Feb 2 2017 - 7:50am

It’s the Same Story for Subaru; Outback and Forester Are Smokin' Hot

It's getting to be the same thing every month with Subaru. The 2017 Subaru Outback and Forester are on fire. What new records did they set?

By Dave Ashton Feb 2 2017 - 5:49am

Mini Hyundai Crossover Spotted In The Wild, Will It Take On The Honda HR-V?

A new Mini Hyundai Crossover has been spied out on the road, which will hopefully take up the slack for the Korean car makers in this segment.

VW and regulators agreed on a settlement valued at up to $4.04 billion covering 3.0-liter turbodiesels impacted by the Dieselgate scandal

By Marc Stern Feb 1 2017 - 8:59pm

Despite Steps In The U.S., When Will Dieselgate Be Ending?

The Dieselgate scandal took another step toward winding up in th United States as Volkswagen agreed to pay up to $4.04 billion to take care of repairs 78,000 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesels affected by the diesel cheating scandal and buybacks to another 22,000 that cannot be repaired.

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